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Police seek assistance finding Bakersfield robbery suspect

Police seek assistance finding Bakersfield robbery suspect

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a man who broke into a southwest Bakersfield home and pointed a gun at the homeowner before fleeing the home and driving off in a BMW. Police said the incident happened Sunday morning in the 4200 block of Thatch Avenue. The 9:56 a.m. burglary happened while the homeowner…Continue Reading

Sheriff deputies bust up Wasco chop shop

Sheriff deputies bust up Wasco chop shop

Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies said they have busted up a chop shop in Wasco and arrested one man on suspicion of operating the shop. A deputy was checking on a vacant building at 29341 Kimberlina Road near Wasco at 12:40 a.m. on Friday morning, and saw people “manipulating several disassembled vehicles inside a warehouse on…Continue Reading

BUSINESS PROFILE: Nail Bar takes a lavish approach to customer service

BUSINESS PROFILE: Nail Bar takes a lavish approach to customer service

Erica Arias knew that she wanted to invest in something, but finding the right investment had proven to be a challenge. That was until a trip to Los Angeles with her sister-in-law, Blanca Giacoman, who is also her business partner, provided inspiration for something familiar, but with a differentiating flair.  “My sister-in-law said ‘hey let’s…Continue Reading

Kern County Board to consider easing lease agreement on golf course

Kern County Board to consider easing lease agreement on golf course

Even with the easing of the drought, golf course operators are finding it difficult to maintain course due to high water prices, and the Kern County Board of Supervisors will consider easing an agreement with a vendor to keep one golf course operational. Sorenson Bros. Inc, which operates the county-owned North Kern Golf Course, has…Continue Reading

Police search for suspects in Bakersfield attempted murder

Police search for suspects in Bakersfield attempted murder

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a pair of men who they say attempted to murder a man by beating him to unconsciousness and then striking him in the head with a bicycle. Police said the incident happened at 11 p.m. on March 27 at Mi Tierra Market, 300 south Owens Street, when the…Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police recover stolen handgun, make arrests

Bakersfield Police recover stolen handgun, make arrests

A routine traffic stop by the Bakersfield Police Department resulted in the recovery of a stolen handgun and a pair of arrests. Police made the stop in the 3000 block of San Dimas Street at 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday. During a search of the vehicle, police discovered a 9-milimeter handgun, which had been reported stolen…Continue Reading

Kern County Sheriff’s make DUI arrest in fatal Wasco crash

Kern County Sheriff’s make DUI arrest in fatal Wasco crash

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies in Wasco arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence after a crash on Highway 43 left a woman dead and another man injured. Deputies responded to a 7:55 p.m. report Wednesday of an injury traffic collision at Hwy. 43 and Prospect Avenue in Wasco. When deputies arrived they…Continue Reading

Fong leads opposition to state gas tax proposal

Fong leads opposition to state gas tax proposal

The debate about how to fix California’s grumbling roads is heating up after Gov. Jerry Brown, along with leaders in the Senate and Assembly, presented a plan that would raise gas taxes 12 cents per gallon — the largest in state history. The plan has drawn significant opposition from Republicans, anti-tax groups and others concerned…Continue Reading

Georgia Tech ends CSU Bakersfield’s magic NIT run

Georgia Tech ends CSU Bakersfield’s magic NIT run

It was a stirring run for the CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball team, but on Tuesday night the magic ran out for the Roadrunners. With superior size and offensive weapons, Georgia Tech eased past the Roadrunner in the National Invitational Tournament semifinals 76-61 at Madison Square Garden, but Yellowjackets coach Josh Pastner said it was never…Continue Reading

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Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to Christina Scrivner, Opens Up About Scrivner Case

Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to Christina Scrivner, Opens Up About Scrivner Case

CEO of the Open Door Network & Advocate to Christina Scrivner & her children, Lauren Skidmore sits down with Ralph Bailey to discuss the latest on the case against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner & whats next for his family as this case continues to get delayed. KERN Radio · Lauren Skidmore, Advocate to…

Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes historian Nick Ragone to the broadcast as he & Ralph discuss one of America’s most historical moments, the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France in World War 2. KERN Radio · Ralph & Ragone Discuss 81st Anniversary of D-Day

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine

The Ralph Bailey Show welcomes Congressman Vince Fong to the show as they discuss the Congress’s decision to vote in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill & the Congressman give his thoughts on Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine. KERN Radio · Congressman Fong Talks Big Beautiful Bill & Ukraine